The Rate of Return on Total Assets and the Rate

question 147

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on total assets and the rate of return on common stockholders' equity are used to evaluate the:

• A) profitability of the business.
• B) liquidity of the business.
• C) ability to pay current liabilities with current assets.
• D) cash flow of the business.

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